Security

Passover Without Fear: Preparedness & Security Considerations In Today’s World

Thursday, April 10 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Virtual

Join the Secure Community Network (SCN) for a pre-Passover briefing on the threat environment and best practices to keep this Passover season as safe, secure and welcoming as possible.

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Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security

First Quarter Faith-Based Security and Resilience Learning Series

Monday, March 24 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Virtual

In this first segment of our series, we will be hearing from Mr. Magnus Hakonsen, a survivor of the deadliest mass shooting in Norway’s history.

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Security Grants

State Security Grant Workshop for Faith-Based Organizations

Thursday, March 27 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Security team invites nonprofits and faith communities to a workshop on applying for the FY26 the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Nonprofit Security Grant Fund. This grant supports organizations serving individuals at risk of hate crimes. We’ll cover grant guidelines, security assessments, threat documentation, budgeting, narrative writing […]

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NSGP Webinar Series

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Webinar Series

Thursday, March 13 @ 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT
Zoom

To help your organization prepare to apply for NSGP funding in the FY2024/2025 season, SCN is hosting a series of informative webinars with security and grant professionals to guide your organization through the NSGP process. All webinars will be held from 2:00 to 3:15 PM ET.

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Dave Wright Defensive Tactics Training

Tuesday, January 21 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Hillel JUC
4607 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, 15213

Feel empowered as you return to school with FREE training to learn techniques that will help you feel safe and secure on campus.

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Introduction to the nonprofit security grant program

Introduction to the FY2024/2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EST
Virtual

Join Secure Community Network (SCN), Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and expert panelists for an overview of the upcoming NSGP grant application process as we get ready for the FY2024/2025 NSGP grant season.

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Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security

Fourth Quarter Virtual Faith-Based Safety and Security Workshop

Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Virtual

The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security and partners cordially invite you to attend the fourth quarterly event of our virtual learning series on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In anticipation of the upcoming holidays, we will focus the last segment of our series on personal safety and security while shopping, both in person and online.

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program

FY2024 Supplemental NSGP Funding Overview

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Virtual

Join the Secure Community Network (SCN), The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Orthodox Union (OU) and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to discuss the FY24 Supplemental Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding, with a specific focus on updated guidelines, in order to better prepare for this new funding cycle.

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NSGP Award

NSGP Award Implementation

Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EST
Virtual

Join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) subject matter expert, for a workshop next week on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) implementation process.

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Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Feel empowered as you return to school! Join our FREE training to learn techniques that will help you feel safe and secure on campus.

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Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)

Thursday, March 14, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Rodef Shalom Congregation
4905 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States

FREE training focusing on enhanced situational awareness, defensive tactics and weapons awareness.

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The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Zoom

On Thursday, November 16th, join Secure Community Network for a webinar on The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).

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Countering Active Threat Trainings (CATT)

Thursday, November 9, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EST
Zoom

Please join the Secure Community Network, along with subject matter experts for Countering Active Threat Trainings (CATT) on November 9th.

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Countering Active Threat Trainings (CATT)

Thursday, November 9, 2023 @ 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM EST
Zoom

Please join the Secure Community Network, along with subject matter experts for Countering Active Threat Trainings (CATT) on November 9th.

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Local Jewish Organizations Awarded $567,400 in Federal Non-Profit Security Grants

Sunday, April 20 @ 12:00 AM EDT

Congratulations to four of our local Jewish organizations for being awarded the federal Non-Profit Security Grant totaling $567,400.

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Federation Urges Jewish Synagogues and Agencies to Apply for Security Grants

Sunday, April 20 @ 12:00 AM EDT

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today sent an urgent call for Pittsburgh-area Jewish agencies and synagogues to apply for Pennsylvania security grant dollars.

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Josh Sayles

Why Young Adults Give to the Federation

Sunday, April 20 @ 12:00 AM EDT

Equally as inspiring to me was hearing from a few of these young adults about their motivations for involvement. There is no doubt, our community’s future is extremely bright.

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Stronger Together

“Shabbat Shalom ve Hag Sukkot sameach to Pittsburgh from Halle!”

Sunday, April 20 @ 12:00 AM EDT

Another antisemitic attack, however this one did not work out as the attacker had intended. due to improvements made through The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Security Assistance Fund.

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Stronger Together

Anti-Semitic Materials Distributed in Squirrel Hill

Sunday, April 20 @ 12:00 AM EDT

As many of you already know, numerous Anti-Semitic pamphlets in clear bags with seeds were discovered throughout the area over the weekend. The Pittsburgh Police are well aware of and actively addressing the matter. The FBI is also aware and assessing the items discovered. Here are some of the items discovered and turned over to […]

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Hires Bradley Orsini as Director of Jewish Community Security

Sunday, April 20 @ 12:00 AM EDT

 The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced the hiring of Bradley W. Orsini as director of Jewish community security. In this new position, Mr. Orsini will plan, direct and coordinate activities relating to the protection and security of the Jewish Federation and of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community organizations, including day schools, synagogues and Jewish communal […]

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